The Equal Performance class rules option proposed ALL designs being rated higher than existing -meaning ALL existing designs may be modified or upgraded in performance levels equally {inc .the i-20 }-slightly larger chute ,and also to include existing N-6/0 S with larger chutes ,---EVERYONE MODIFIES AND UPGRADES if desired.
<br>--Some exs. designs will adopt to chutes better than others , there are always coresponding design modifications that are required to any design. -
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<br>--{looking for exact specs on those E-Coast N 6/0s -chute -pole jib and main sizes ,-with exs.{heavier } mast weight }-
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<br>--Setting a higher max target rating in ISAF -Texel -allows us to use and adopt existing accepted means of design calc. and measurement and also gives a max. rating -{again higher than exs. }---we should list all specs in Impl and metric ,--we can model or propose modifications to each exs.cat design to this max.rating inc. exs F-20 designs and allow new H T lighter 20 designs with proportionally smaller more efficient sail plans {equal performance } to evolve -
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<br>-note -The last thing any of us would want to occur in this new 20 class is 16 and 18 ft designs sailing by us at higher speeds.-Several top sailors who have sailed the new 18s are already claiming that they are faster in certain conditions .
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<br>-Crew weight -always contriversial ,--{remember fat boy allowances }--In establishing the class we need it as inclusive and simple as possible ,--we can add complex crew weight factors into class rules if they are deemed necessary in the future based on race results . -They are not required to get this going and eliminate pages of rules specification and elaborate measurement verification with various jib spin and weights required dependant on who your crew is and what your crew weight might be that particular regatta or distance race weekend .-
<br>-As Steve mentioned the KISS principle should be applied when possible -
<br> The proposed design formula EP20-C would only require one boat weight and measurement check, a certificate and sail sticker could be issued ,builders could publish specs and recieve a class sail stricker or emblem,
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<br>-Please take a look at this concept proposed .
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<br>Please excuse my poor eyesight combined with typos ,
<br>-Thanks
<br> Carl<br><br>